Well, it's got lauric acid, which is really good for our health. But avoid using it for deep frying as the substance breaks down. We've been using it for more than a year now for our cooking needs. Prior to that, I was taking a tablespoon of virgin coconut oil on a daily basis and my body's resistance to colds, flu, and any other viral infection has been so strong. Everybody in the office gets sick but I never did.